Rob McElhenney, the American actor and producer known for creating and starring in the hit TV show “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” has added another feather to his cap as the owner of Wrexham AFC. The team’s recent victory has left McElhenney and his wife Kaitlin ecstatic, with the couple taking to social media to celebrate the win. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at McElhenney’s journey as an owner and the impact he and his wife have had on the team’s success.
Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson, both American actors, were seen in high spirits while watching their soccer team, Wrexham AFC, play against Yeovil Town at The Racecourse Ground in Wrexham. The celebrity couple looked delighted as Wrexham triumphed 3 – 0 against Yeovil. Rob, who owns the team with fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, was seen in the stands during the Vanarama National League match along with other co-founder co-creator of FX comedy television show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Charlie Day.
Rob wore a casual black and white jacket over a navy blue T-shirt, while Kaitlin looked sophisticated in a black and white coat, styling it with hoop earrings and bold makeup to highlight her features. Wrexham’s popularity skyrocketed after the release of Disney Plus documentary series Welcome to Wrexham. The show tracked the fortunes of the team following its sale to Reynolds and McElhenney in 2020.
Wrexham AFC has been playing in the fifth-tier National League for the last 15 years, but this might change with the revitalization and new energy given by Rob and Ryan’s celebrity owner status. Moreover, the town has shown its love and support to the two Hollywood actors since they were awarded the freedom of the borough in a recent low-key ceremony. Ryan Reynolds has even recently purchased a beautiful £1.5million house in a nearby Welsh village.
During the ceremony, Ryan reminisced about his first encounter with the Wrexham supporters club over Zoom while attempting to launch their takeover in 2020. Reynolds, wearing a Wrexham AFC jacket, admitted he had never been as nervous as in that moment, adding, “I realized I was wrong, and that was second only to going into a game with Notts County tied on 100 points!” Receiving the freedom of the borough, Reynolds acknowledged the role Wrexham and its townspeople had played, saying, “I know that we’re here so that you guys can thank us, for some reason. But I feel like it’s the other way around, and we want to thank you.”
Civic leaders praised the duo for helping give the town of Wrexham “global promotion.” Council Leader Mark Pritchard believes that Wrexham’s story has something unique, “We have an amazing story here in Wrexham, along with a unique character and identity that is winning fans all over the world. These two Hollywood actors have had an incredible impact on both the football club and the community and have helped catapult Wrexham onto the world stage.”
McElhenney and Reynolds released a statement saying, “It recognizes that we have begun to achieve what it was that we set out to deliver, off the pitch.” The Wrexham owners’ commitment to elevating the team’s status is unwavering, and the attention they bring to the small Welsh town is beneficial to the community.
In the end, it seems that the McElhenneys’ gamble on buying Wrexham has paid off. With the team’s recent victory, Rob and Kaitlin are understandably thrilled, and fans across the world are eagerly awaiting what happens next. It’s clear that the couple’s passion and dedication to the club are undeniably infectious, and we can only hope that this is just the beginning of their journey as Wrexham owners. Regardless of the outcome, the McElhenneys have already made a significant impact on the club, and it’s exciting to watch this underdog team reach new heights. As we eagerly await the next chapter of the Wrexham story, we can all celebrate the McElhenneys’ infectious enthusiasm and commitment to their team – and their undeniable talent for turning dreams into reality.
